Allison Pearson has received a hefty payout and an apology from Essex's policing chief after a row over a social media post. However, the investigation was later closed while Essex officers did not take any action. Previously, Mr Hirst said "we can’t go around ignoring crimes just because it’s politically sensitive". Ms Pearson was subjected to a police investigation over a so-called 'non-crime hate incident' | PAHe agreed to hand over "substantial" damages of five-figures. Although the damage was done to me on Remembrance Sunday, two tier political policing affects anyone with a different viewpoint.